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    Bourne

    #35 in Best Places to Retire in Massachusetts
      B
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        B minus
      3. Housing
        C
      4. Nightlife
        A
      5. Good for Families
        B
      6. Diversity
        B minus
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B minus
      Bourne is a with a population of 20,364. Bourne is in Barnstable County. Living in Bourne offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bourne there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Bourne and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Bourne are above average.
      Population
      20,364
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $415,000
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,346
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        23%
      • Own
        77%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B minus
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        190.9
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        30.1
        40.7
      • Robbery
        10
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        221.1
        500.1
      • Theft
        567.7
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        40.7
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      B minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        9%
      • 10-17 years
        8%
      • 18-24 years
        10%
      • 25-34 years
        9%
      • 35-44 years
        8%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        16%
      • 65+ years
        28%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        18%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        25%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        30%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        23%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        4%
        11%
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      Working in Bourne

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $82,119
      National
      $69,021
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